3 Layer Bee Suit, Apiarist Ultra Ventilated Beekeeping Suit for Men & Women with Beekeeper Gloves & Two Beekeeping Veils, Beekeepers Suit for Professional and Beginner Beekeepers. (3XL)

Suit is a little heavy but it's cool during hot weather

Muy necesario para trabajar las abejas

I really like this suit. Well ventilated while still being protective. I do wish the foot straps were heavier duty as they seem like they are stretching out already. Have not been stung yet through the suit. I also like the wide-brim hood as it keeps the screen away from my face. That hat is a bit small for my head though. With the cinch strap it's not an issue though.

I had a yellow jackets nest in the ground next to the foundation of my home. They were rather aggressive, my wife got stung, we had to address this problem in our backyard before the nest grows out of control. I did not feel comfortable approaching the next without protective wear, so I bought this suit. I am about 6'3" tall, my size is usually XLT, when I get XL, sleeves are usually on the short size. I suspected this suit will be smallish, and sure it was. I got 3XL, two sizes over my usual size, and it was just right, if not a tad tight in some places and a little loose in others, but all things considered, I do not wear it all day long, as a safety suit for a shot time it was a good fit. It came in a carrying case, more like a transparent plastic bag than a case, the suit was nicely folded inside, and I am very confident that there is no chance for me to fold it the same way again to make it fit back into that case. It comes with two veils. I am not a bee keeper, I had no idea how to use this suit, and there is no manual. Luckily, Amazon description was clear enough to figure out that one does not need to put on both veils, it is either one or the other. Having said that, before I figured it out, I put on both and it worked, too. The zippers are a little stiff at times and material of the suit is such that it likes to get into the zipper, so one has to be careful when zipping it. It is easier to zip yourself up with someone's help. The suit feels somewhat warm, I did not expect anything different because it has to protect from stinging wasps and bees. I am guessing that working outside on a hot day may be a little uncomfortable. I cannot comment on this from own experience, though, because I went out to spray the nest after sunset when it started cooling down and when wasps' activity subsided. I also managed to fit a red light on my head into the vail (because I read that wasps cannot see red, so I did not want to use while light). Overall, good protective gear which makes one feel much safer around stinging creatures. I look like an astronaut in it. A fancy suit for sure. I am sure it will find uses in the following summers because we occasionally find nests outside of the house, oftentimes hiding under the roof. Dealing with them in protective suit is much less stressful.

Seller was prompt with shipping product. Size matched the fitting diagram. Suite fits properly and appears to be made of quality. Has plenty of pockets and can put on suite without complications. Great product without breaking the bank.